UNC Pembroke is offering a workshop series this month to support North Carolina Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification. The workshop is designed for minority- and women-owned business enterprises interested in gaining certification and accessing new opportunities with public institutions and other organizations.
The two-part series will begin with an online webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. Click here to register for the webinar.
The second session will be an in-person workshop on Jan. 22 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub, located at 202 Main Street in Pembroke. This hands-on session will guide participants through the next steps of the certification process. Topics will include:
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How to maximize the benefits of HUB certification
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Identifying and preparing for key business opportunities
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Understanding purchasing needs at UNC Pembroke and Fayetteville State University
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Networking with purchasers from UNCP, FSU and local businesses
The HUB certification workshop series is co-hosted by the Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub, FSU Hub, NC Growth, and the NC HUB Office, providing a collaborative platform for businesses to grow and build partnerships. For more information, contact event administrator Alyse Polly at aalvord@live.unc.edu or call 910.775.4065.